Ju88 Loss Data for I./KG 54, October 1942
 

Hi Fellas,

Could someone kindly refer me to a source that provides details regarding the specific losses of Ju88 aircraft ( by Werknummer ) of the I./Kampfgeschwader 54 as a consequence of the raids on Malta during the first three weeks of October, 1942?

I appreciate any help.

Paul

Re: Ju88 Loss Data for I./KG 54, October 1942
 

Paul

Radtke in his Kampfgeschwader 54 von der Ju 52 zur Me 262 has a list which unusually enough also gives the WNr. Don't know however how complete it is.....

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Stig

Re: Ju88 Loss Data for I./KG 54, October 1942
 

Hi Stig,

Thank you very much for the help. Much appreciated!

Paul

Re: Ju88 Loss Data for I./KG 54, October 1942
 

Here are the reported losses

11 10 42 OBHSüd 3 I KG54 F Malta see/PQ 4781/13 O/ A FJ Spit JU88A-4 140123 B3+YL 100
6 10 42 OBHSüd I KG54 F X X JU88A-4 2539 B3+GH 100
6 10 42 OBHSüd I KG54 F Heraklion Mbrand bomb,expl, JU88A-4 2235 95
11 10 42 OBHSüd I KG54 F /Lucca/ FJ JU88A-4 140294 B3+DB 100
11 10 42 OBHSüd I KG54 F Lucca F J JU88A-4 140324 95
11 10 42 OBHSüd I KG54 F Halfar über F
14 10 42 OBHSüd 1 KG54 F Scirocco b A see F JU88A-4 5824 B3+HH 100
14 10 42 OBHSüd 3 KG54 F Paczino F J JU88A-4 5816 80
17 10 42 OBHSüd I KG54 F Catania F J JU88A-4Trop 140220 90

Reading the english reports I ve got the sentiment that german bombers crews put not a big emphasis in the accuracy of their bombing, did they fear so much the Maltian' flak ??

Remi

Re: Ju88 Loss Data for I./KG 54, October 1942
 

A is crashed
FJ fight with fighters, on first one one crew member has been made a prisoner

Remi

Re: Ju88 Loss Data for I./KG 54, October 1942
 

Hi Remi,

Very much appreciated. Thank you for taking the time to respond, guys.

Re: Ju88 Loss Data for I./KG 54, October 1942
 

Remi,

Can you do me one more favor and look to see from your source whether Ju88 A4 W.Nr 140225 of I./KG 54 is listed as lost within that time frame give or take a week? If you are not able, do not worry. I appreciate very much the information you have provided already.

Paul

Re: Ju88 Loss Data for I./KG 54, October 1942
 

27 5 42 OBHsüd I KG54 F Patsura insel b N see bm JU88A-4 140225 B3+MH 100 26 Mai S 17h50 Eleusis Angriff 18h45/19h25 Bardia-Tobruk Straße ein 2,fz vermisst

Crashed at sea on 27.mai or 26.mai no casualties, hv you anything else ??

Remi

Re: Ju88 Loss Data for I./KG 54, October 1942
 

Hi Remi,

That looks about right my friend. Is the source of your information the Radtke text that Stig referred to earlier in the thread? If so, I will need to pick up a copy!

Re: Ju88 Loss Data for I./KG 54, October 1942
 

Hi Remi,

I think, the right name of the little island is Psathoura

take a look, http://www.ikion.com/alonissos/marineparkger.htm

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